Executive Assistant to the President

The Tow Foundation; New Canaan (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tow Foundation, based in Connecticut, seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Foundation’s President with administrative, project management and logistical duties. You will be a vital member of the executive team and coordinate with the Board of Directors to ensure efficient decision-making.

This dynamic role requires leadership, confidentiality and self-direction, with a passion for collaborative problem solving and continuous learning in a high-impact philanthropy setting.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and project management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Self-directed and collaborative problem solving.
• Experience supporting executive leadership or a president.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional administrative, project management and logistical support to the Foundation’s President.
• Serve as liaison to the Foundation's Board of Directors.

Skills

Administrative support

Project management

Board liaison

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Job description

Established in 1988, The Tow Foundation is a family foundation committed to promoting justice, wellness and access to opportunities so that individuals and communities can thrive. Grounded in our work in Connecticut and New York, we support visionary leaders and nonprofit organizations that serve historically marginalized populations, help individuals contribute to their communities and champion advancements and experiences that make it possible for all people to live a healthy and joyous life. In all that we do, we are guided by our core values of collaboration, transformation, innovation and entrepreneurship. To accomplish our goals, we invest in innovative programs and reform in the areas of culture, higher education, journalism, justice and community wellness, and medicine.

If you, like us, are motivated by a desire to make a positive impact, then come join our growing team.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Executive Assistant reports to and supports the Foundation’s President by providing exceptional administrative, project management and logistical support to ensure the Foundation’s business and decision-making are effective and efficient. This position is a vital member of the executive team and also serves as the liaison to the Board of Directors.

This is a dynamic position within an entrepreneurial organization. Strong candidates must have a proven track record of leadership, confidentiality and self-direction. They must also have a talent for finding innovative solutions, be passionate about collaborative problem solving, and a commitment to continuous learning. This is an ideal role for a candidate interested in contributing to the mission of a family foundation focused on high-impact philanthropy.

COMPENSATION

80,000 - 90,000 annually, plus benefits